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The Production Manager, Heavy Steel Fabrication, 2nd Shift is a manufacturing leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, throughput, and safety across multiple departments in a heavy steel fabrication environment. This Production Manager position focuses on lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, labor planning, and fabrication efficiency while leading cross functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The role requires strong engineering acumen, experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy manufacturing, and the ability to manage complex production processes on a 2nd shift schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple production departments within a heavy steel fabrication facility, ensuring safe and efficient operations across assigned shifts
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement programs to increase throughput and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with Production Scheduling to execute manufacturing schedules and proactively identify capacity gaps, bottlenecks, and process constraints
• Plan and allocate labor resources to optimize productivity, minimize downtime, and meet fabrication and delivery deadlines
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators such as safety, quality, on time delivery, scrap reduction, and cost control
• Ensure teams operate within established fabrication plans, welding procedures, and quality standards, while implementing process improvements as needed
• Maintain compliance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations, enforce EHS policies, and promote a strong safety culture on the production floor
• Coach, mentor, and develop area leads and production supervisors, conducting performance evaluations and supporting employee development
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management, and employee relations matters
• Maintain accurate production documentation, reporting metrics, and operational records to support manufacturing performance analysis

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or Associate degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in heavy steel fabrication, structural steel manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and process optimization
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing operational improvement programs that increase efficiency and throughput
• Knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, labor management, and manufacturing cost control
• Experience leading production teams, supervisors, and hourly employees in a fast paced fabrication setting
• Solid understanding of welding processes, fabrication workflows, and quality control in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills with the ability to manage complex operations
• Excellent communication skills and leadership ability, with experience in coaching and performance management

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certifications in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma, such as Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience in multi shift manufacturing operations with cross shift communication and coordination
• Familiarity with ERP systems, production scheduling software, and manufacturing performance reporting tools
• Knowledge of financial metrics, budgeting, and cost analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading safety initiatives and behavior based safety programs in an industrial setting

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.